Traveling from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 1 hour 35 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Caen and Marseille share the same timezone — UTC+1.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 06:00 flight from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If you'd like to set off later, the last flight is at 18:30. With 4 flights every week from CFR to MRS, you can select the timing that's best for you.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Traveling to Marseille (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Air France. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To look at your options, simply deselect 'Direct flights only.' Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is a top stopover on the CFR to MRS route.
For a flight within France, you don't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from CFR to MRS, make sure your ID is valid before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
C$81 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. Return flights start from C$141. These prices can change based on demand.
To secure cheap flight tickets from CFR to MRS, book your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Carpiquet Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Caen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
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Getting from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to central Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Marseille. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Marseille in April.
Before locking in your flight from Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from CFR to MRS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Marseille
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Marseille right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from CFR to MRS:
Old Port of Marseille and Le Panier are a couple of big attractions to put on your Marseille itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cathédrale La Major.
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